Chester County, PA
Living in Chester County
Bikeability33
Walkability40
Commute37
Public Transit41
Affordability21
Public Safety90
Airports57
Hospitals40
Colleges66
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools71
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
520kPopulation+29k (2010–19)
40 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
53%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
71%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian5%
Black6%
Caucasian79%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate21%
Some College20%
Bachelor's degree31%
Graduate degree22%
Households
Family household71%
Householder living alone23%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$100kMedian Household Income+$15k (2010–19)
94%Above Poverty
30 mi Average Commute
88%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K10%
$25K to $49K14%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K or more18%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector76%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts52%
Military<1%
Sales and office20%
Service13%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van86%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation3%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home8%
Housing
$357kMedian Home Value+$23k (2010–19)
20%Built 2000 or Later
$1.2kMedian Monthly Rent+$249 (2010–19)
71%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached18%
1 unit, detached61%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home3%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier14%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K13%
$300K to $399K22%
$400K to $499K16%
$500K to $749K17%
$750K to $999K4%
$1M to $1.49M2%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity30%
Fuel oil, kerosene22%
LP gas11%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas34%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Chester County
United States45
Pennsylvania34
Property Crime in Chester County
United States48
Pennsylvania30
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (49%)(48%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton53%
Donald Trump43%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31 | 3 | 7 |
| Feb | 34 | 3 | 9 |
| Mar | 42 | 4 | 3 |
| Apr | 53 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 67 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 46 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 36 | 4 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Chester County
Excessive Heat12
Inland Flooding85
Tornado12
Coastal Flooding7
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Chester County, PA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Chester County, PA
Lori Petrie Preschool
3 miles, NE
Mission for Educating Children With Autism
3 miles, NE
Devereux Day School-Cares
4 miles, NE
Bishop Shanahan High School
4 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Chester County, PA
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
8 miles, E
Immaculata University
10 miles, E
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania
12 miles, E
University of Valley Forge
15 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Chester County, PA
Brandywine Hospital
3 miles, NW
Chester County Hospital
8 miles, E
Jennersville Hospital
13 miles, SW
Paoli Hospital
14 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Chester County, PA
Philadelphia International Airport
28 miles, E
Lehigh Valley International Airport
50 miles, N
Trenton Mercer Airport
54 miles, NE
Harrisburg International Airport
56 miles, W